Medical Students’ Experiences With Virtual Reality Simulation Training: Qualitative Study

VR training fosters immersion and motivation, but its effectiveness depends on balancing technical usability with cognitive demands. Future integration should prioritize design variability and structured debriefing to optimize learning outcomes. Refinement of immersive VR training in clinical education is also warranted, alongside further research in broader contexts and longitudinal use.

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JMIR Medical Education
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2026-01-12
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https://doi.org/10.2196/74301
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Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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Medical Students’ Experiences With Virtual Reality Simulation Training: Qualitative Study

Alexandra Voinescu, Chris Jacobs, Vanshika Sharma, Sohee Park
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Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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Medical Students’ Experiences With Virtual Reality Simulation Training: Qualitative Study

Alexandra Voinescu, Chris Jacobs, Vanshika Sharma, Sohee Park
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Abstract

VR training fosters immersion and motivation, but its effectiveness depends on balancing technical usability with cognitive demands. Future integration should prioritize design variability and structured debriefing to optimize learning outcomes. Refinement of immersive VR training in clinical education is also warranted, alongside further research in broader contexts and longitudinal use.

JMIR Medical EducationVol. 12
University of Bath (GB)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 91%
Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
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